Fort Buku
Three friends dive into the Surinamese jungle in search of the mysterious Fort Buku, but their quest for history reveals a magical connection to their own roots.
During history class, Rinio, Marvin, and Dogla are captivated by the story of the mysterious Fort Buku, once the hideout of the Boni freedom fighters, enslaved people who regained their freedom and fought against colonial oppression. When the three friends hear about the unresolved disappearance of the fort, they decide to venture into the Surinamese jungle themselves. What starts as an adventurous journey into the past ultimately reveals a magical connection to their own heritage.
This film is supported by Earcatch in Dutch.
- DirectorLoëlle Monsanto
- ProducersEmjay Rechsteiner, Loëlle Monsanto
- ScreenwritersLoëlle Monsanto, Giorgio de la Fuente
- ActorsNegesthio 'Gesje' Pinas, Avierr Poeketi, Lakisha van Daal, Byorn Lugard
- Production countriesSuriname, Netherlands, The
- Production companyStaccato Films
- Age9+
- Duration35 min
- TypeShort film
- Subtitles & audio descriptionWith Earcatch
- Year2025
- Spoken languagesDutch, Sranan
